Question 3: Finally, abbots,
cardinals and other prelates were frequently employed by the kings
as ambassadors, members of his councils (such as Richelieu
and ________) and in other administrative
positions.

Question 8: Their role steadily increased and by the mid 17th century, the
généralités were under the authority of a "________", and they became a vehicle for the
expansion of royal power in matters of justice, taxation and
policing.